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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

Omaha hobs up with a Charlie Ross
kind of sensation. After a years an
vuish at the loss of her little boy the
Kansas City mothers heart is rejoiced at
his discovery in Omaha. Pity some
miserable miscreant of an abductor can't
be caught and made an example of.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

The plain Interpretation of the term
tariff reform as embodied in the
presidents message is simply free trade;
only this and nothing more.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

The Kansas paint manufacturing com
pany is looking for a location. If the
paint is red, why not try Wichita?-Topeka
Journal
Well, why not: Wichita already has
an extensive paint mandatory in sue
cessful operation; but there is plenty of
room for another or others, without re-
gard to the color of the goods manu-
featured. There is nothing the matter
with red: it is a good color, and will be
in extra demand when the plow works
and agricultural works, ETC., are in oper-
alton in the spring.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

An exchange heads an account of the
loss of eighty Thousand dollars by a
Michigan man in wild cat speculation
.Another Unfortunate Scratched"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

By the report of the superintendent OF
public instruction it appears that school
teachers are paid the lowest wages in
Wichita county The esteemed EAGLE
should boom teachers wages until they are
up with the rest Of the state-Leaven-
worth Times
Wichita county and Wichita city are
different localities and different munich
palities. Some people have an idea that
Wichita means all southern Kansas,
when in fact and in truth there is more
Kansas west than east of Wichita,
a fact, by the way, which will come to
the sur face some day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

The fact is that the president took the
Republican platform of 1884 as his text
and carried it to a logical conclusion in
his message. Here 1t is: The Demo-
cratic party has failed completely to re-
lieve the people of burden of unneces-
sary taxation by wise reduction of the
surplus. The Republican party pledges
itself to correct the Irregularities of the
tariff and to reduce the surplus" And
the president calls on Republicans and
Democrats alike to carry out this plank
Of the Republican platform OF course
he knew it was useless 10 expect his own
party to do anything in that direction.
and if he had lief; of the free trade
poultice that he applied to draw it 10
head, the Republicans would have cheer
fully undertaken to carry out the terms
of their compact with the people: but.
with such an estoppcl. and being vet in
the minority, they can't be expected TO
accomplish all that all good people de-
mand II the matter OF tariff reform.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

A dispatch from Paris announces that
NJ. Tirard has really succeeded in patch
ing together cabinet. The Republican
of the gentlemen who have signified
their consent, taking them as body, is
of pretty conservative type, measured
by radical standards, and it is probable
that the expectation of life (as the in
surance men say of this Tirard cabinet
depends considerably more upon the
goodwill and pleasure of DR.. Clemen-
ceau who is said to be the de facto presi-
dent Of the republic, than its own
adequacy to the transaction of the public
business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

In, commenting upon the effect the
presidents message has had upon the
people. the Kansas City Times says: If
Grover Cleveland had been posing for
popularity and had expressed his views
animated solely for an ambition for sec
ond term, he could not have devised a
combination of words that would have
brought him more closely TO the people. >
If there is anybody who does not believe
that Cleveland was animated sole
ly" by such an ambition. he had better
keep out of reach of hungry cat
tie. As TO the proximity his "combina-
ton of words" has brought him to the
people. he will discover III due time that
it is close enough for them to knock the
official breath out of him the first
straight strike they get at him. if the in
formation of the popular temper we get
Is to be relied upon, and we think it is.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22
KANSAS KILLINGS.

W. T. Irwin. of Abilene. offers TO shoot
4. H. Bogardus for 81 goo a side.
1t is rumored that Major Sims. of the
state board of agriculture, viii resign on
account of i'll health.
Ashland claims to have more babies
under two years Of age than any town
of 1900 inhabitants in Kansas. That Is
one crop the drouth out there doesn't
seem 10 have effected much.
Lieutenant Colonel Pearson. COM
mandant at Fort Sill, has ordered com
pany and troop commanders to send out
hunting parties 10 be absent not more
than seven days. This is TO bring in
good things for Christmas.
Secretary of War Endicott arrived at
Fort Leavenworth Yesterday. His bust
ness is to inspect the military prison
there. Judging from the stories told
about it by Mannix. the ex-soldier who
committed suicide in this city SUNDAY
night It would be well for Dir. Endicott
to make his inspection thorough.-To-
peka journal.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

r. J. Colver is to be managing editor of
the Gazette. the new Democratic state
paper at Abilene. Dick is little, but he's
all wool-K G. Star.
What are we to understand by this
last remark? We had been led to believe
the Gazette was to be made an admins
tration organ. Was such announce
ment made to shear the Topeka Demo
crat of its opposition to the new enter
prise, or to pull the wool over tie eyes
Of unSuspecting Democrats generally?
Seems to us there is a good deal of
shoddy about the whole matter. Never
theless there is little doubt that the
real purpose of the scheme on the part of
its projectors is tariff for revenue only,
whether derived from domestic QocaD
or foreign traffic.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

The Erie railway experiences heaps Of
trouble with its employees. About "a
year ago a scheme was discovered by
which operatives of freight trains on
that road had carried on systematic bur-
glaries of freight in transit, by which it
was alleged the company lost thousands
of dollars. Now comes the statement
that the company has again been losing
heavily through the dishonest practices
of its ticket agents. 1t would seem that
the detective system employed by most
roads would prevent thefts by employees
in whatever capacity. The trouble must
be that the companies fail to employ
competent persons to keep an eye on
the last parties set to watch the detec-
tiveS who watch the employees.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

To Richard K. Fox, New York: This is
to notify you that you need not press the
matter of a renewal of the brute contest
between Kilrain and Smith in the inter
est of the press, so far as this paper is
concerned. After contest of one hun
dred and six rounds between the cham
pions of the two leading nations of the
earth in enlightenment and Christianity,
with neither victorious. it seems TO Us
that it is time such degrading, disgust
ing spectacles We're put an end to. In
nocent sports are well enough; people
need diversions from the grind of business
and labor, but there are too many harm
less methods of amusing people to make
necessary or even allowable the debasing
spectacles incident to the prize ring,
whether the creatures exhibited have
two or four legs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

1T l. snch y@lls ard resolutions. says
the AtchiSon Patriot. ''as that against
Mr. Lamar by the Pharisees IN New
York las; week that makes the souih
Sold Passing over the grammatical
inaccuracies Of tie above. ]; / proper 10
say that IL the south claaynsas u remain
solid lecausa the tTaitorogs record ~
nominee for the sup7ezae Indgship Is
criticised. then solId !, will remain II
J. highly probable, ho~syer. that the
elections next rear sill demonstrate thar
the -olnl -orIth = a thing q t1s pas
EmpcrIa REPUBLICAN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-22

1t IS reported that air. Cleveland, in
consultation with certain Democratic
congressman, admitted THAI he had been
influenced 20 90 too far IN The direction
OF free trade in his message As in his
blunder in the matter Of the rebel flag
order, the presidents eyes have been
opened by popular criticism, and he
would gladly recall bis impudent mes
sage as he did that order were il passible
To do 80. But alas, it Is too late. He
has made the issue officially. and he
must abide by it. II VIII prove a costly
blunsher indeed.-Emporia Republican.
The Press., 1887-06-02
HAMPDEN. MASS.

-Lucetta D. Howlett, who died at her home in Hampden, May 18th, at the age of 81 years, was the oldest and one of the most zealous and respected members of the Methodist church. She lately pre- sented bell and generous addition to the Sabbath school library, to the church. She was unwilling that her name should appear in connection with either of these gifts at the time, and they were accepted of as from friend. It is understood that by her will she has left considerable sum for the benefit of the church. She dld not recover from the injuries received by an accident, as related a few weeks ago. It is singular coincidence that her husband who has been dead just six years died the same day of the month and the same day of the week as she did.
 While Ernest dowlett was absent from home lest Thursday some one got into the house and stole his watch Ca good one). How the thief got in or out is mystery, as the house was fastened and nothing else was molested
The Press., 1887-06-02
WINTON.
(ooRREsPoNDFNCE.)

The memorial services of G. A. R. Post, No. "A, were interesting and in all respects successful. The program of last year was again used entire, with Rev. J, P. Hawley as orator of the day, and his remarks could not have been bettered The singing was excellent, also the music A declamation was m2de by MT. Harry Beck, entitled "Cheers and Tears" ToC mrch p-Aise canot be given the young man
 A CARD OF THANKs.-D. P. Corbin Post "A, G. A. B., hereby tender heartfelt thanks to all who so ably helped them to make mem orial day pleasant and agreeable. Per orde1 J. W. Winch, com.
The Press., 1887-06-02
COVENTRY
SOUTH COVENTRY

Il < < . l A $. PARKER Local Editor and Business Manager of Coventry Local Register.
 John Morrow, owner of the Deacon Huntington farm, under the naples, was buried from his home in Huyshope ave, Hartford, yestesday.
 Memorial day was observed by the people of this town 1; ex-sold1ers, the Sun day schools and St. Johns Sons of Temper ance formed in line and marched to the Nathan Hale cemetery in the afternoon, where the soldiers graves were decorated. Rev. Quick offered prayer, Rev. Pease addressed the assembly, quartette of singers furnished music.
 Howe Bros, photographers, are making excellent views of buildings, groups of children with their teachers, and their prices are reasonable.
 HI. s. Lee of Canon City, Colorado, was in town the first of this week. The health of his wife, Mary Lord Lee, has so improved by residence there that 8 home has been purchased on one of the mesas not far from the city and Mr.Lee will soon return with his baby boy, who was left with friends in Hebron.
 White S Vinton have removed their steam saw mill to Andover, where they have purchased the wooded farm of Milo Loomis.
 HI. F. Dimock's family came to their summer residence Friday.
 Mrs John Hammond of Hartford was in town Monday.
 In Carthage, Mo-, May 21st, Nellie, wife of Rev. A. G. Hubbard, passed be- yond. A loved sister gone. When in deep afliction few weeks since she sent the message, "Go tell it to Jesus" The words meant a great deal, for. she had walked by his side for many years, and knew in whom to trust.
The Press., 1887-06-02
ASHFORD.
wEsTFoRD.

The family of the pastor of the Con- gregational church on the Hill recently had intimation of an intended visit by some of the ladies of the society in the af- ternoon of Wednesday, May 2bth. The surmise was that it was intended to revive the ladies society for some benevolent pur- pose but when the day came the ladies appeared, armed with thread, needles, thimbles, &c., and a. choice new. carpet, which they proceeded at once to make up and lay down in the family sitting-room- to the grRitnde and qualification of it's usual occupants. Besides this they left behind quite donation in the way of bread, pie, cake, &c., for all which they have our thanks.
 Since the rains of last week there is some occasion for the stereotyped remark, ''It is growing time" The prospect for fruits of various kinds seems fairly good.
The Press., 1887-06-02
MONSON,

The new academy building, replacing the one burned in June, 1886, will be ded. icated, with appropriate public exercises, on the 29th of June. Prof. Samuel Ives Curtiss, D. D., of the Chicago theological seminary, son of the late Rev. Samuel L Curtiss of Union, will give an address on ''The Christian Academy" 'Mr. George Foster Prentiss of New Haven, Ot., will will read an original poem entitled ''Incar. nations" Rev. James Tufts of Monson will give history of the institution. The graduates and friends of the academy are cordially invited to be present and join in the exercises and festivities of this occa- sion. When the public exercises of the morning are concluded the graduates and other guests will be entertained at pub lie dinner, after which there will be speak ing in the chapel of the new academy. There will be public reception in the eve- ming.
 Frank Pease has had 8 cancer taken from the back of his neck,
The Press., 1887-06-02
MANSFIELD.

Prof John H. Washburn, of the Storrs agricultural school, and Miss Martha w. Merrow were married at 6 o'clock last Thursday evening at the brides home at Merrow. Rev. J. H. Hoisington, of Gov entry, performed the ceremony, and the house was decorated with flowers. The
The Press., 1887-06-02


 sterling addresses, and Mir. James was well worthy of place among these as one of the best, if we may not even go beyond this laudation.
 Col. ID. H. Parsons was marshal of the day, and Commander A. Adams conducted the services, according to the post ritual. Miss Henry Mckinney gave fine reel tation at the close of the decoration at the Stafford Springs cemetery. The same lady also gave other recitations earlier in the day at the West Stafford cemetery and at the collation. in that village. 1 Citizens Band never played better. Every body felt proud of their works, and the most fattering opinions were freely ex- pressed. The days observance was in every respect model one. All was order ly, and in keeping with the solemn charac. ter of the days purpose There was no drunkenness, no boisterous sports, nothing to jar the sense of propriety of any one Ebent on carrying out the purpose for which l the day was set apart-the honoring oi lthe dead.
 On behalf of Winter Post, The Press thanks the Woman's Relief Corps fol hearty cooperation, on behalf of both these organizations, the citizens generally those who furnished flowers and food, and in any other way assisted.
 The Woman's Relief Corps were g worthy aid on this occasion, their frsi public appearance. They attended at the . services at the Hollow on Sunday, and took part in all the exercises, being in ap Ipearance and in their work a valuable ad iunct to the post sss
 There are in the cemeteries in town fifty graves of soldiers, of which 40 are of those of the war of the rebellion, and 10 of the earlier wars.
 Services at Sandy Knoll Stafford Hollow cemetery were held around handsomf cross which had been erected and labelled lssto the unknown dead. z
The Press., 1887-06-02
BOMERS.
,iooRRHeroNpnNoE.

s4 gg8s9l 8s9lp0HAsshsFONDNNoE.1 VI gsE.S
 A few ladies met at the chapel on Monday to fill baskets and make boquets for soldiers graves. At five o'clock few veterans joined them, and with number of little girls decorated the graves at both cemeteries
 The first consecration meeting of the Society of Christian Endeayor was held Tuesday evening. It was well attended, and humber more joined
The Press., 1887-06-02

presents were many and beautiful. MT. and Mrs. Washburn left on the evening train, and in two or three weeks will sail for Europe to be absent two years.
The Press., 1887-06-02

F Judge Dwight Loomis, of Rockville, 1 is reported 10 have purchased residence Fin Hartford, with the intention of remov- ' ing there.
The Press., 1887-06-02
yVALESo

Thomas Cavauaugh will move int, John Garvin's new house this week.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-28
Novelties In .Seweiry.

Compass charms are In demand again for
gentlemen.
A small rustic branch twined with forget
me-nots makes pretty pin.
A fern leaf, covered with dew of clus-
tered diamonds is one Of the most graceful
of pins.
A coll Of black oxidized silver, with dia-
mond In its centre, is one OF the newest
scarf-pins.
A silver-handled riding-whip, with gay
colored lash, is something that every fair
equestrienne should have.
Large opals In combination with dia-
monds and other stones are used In the gor-
geOus insect pins now SO popular.
A mosaic heart pendant OF forget-me-not
pattern, lately seen, was suspended from
bow.knot OF the same style.
A very popular scarf or bonnet pin is the
horseshoe set with two rows OF gems, one
of rubies or sapphire,, the other of dia-
monds.
Among seasopable novelties is the straw
berry pin, of clustered rubies, the gold set
ting representing the seeds very faithfully.
A diamond. edged crescent, showing 10
the concave the profile OF the old man In
the moon In red gold, ia a noticeable novelty
In scarf pins.
a tiny enameled arbutus or forget-me-
not, the former set with a small diamond
aud the latter with small pearl, are among
the daintiest OF scarf pins
A snuifed candle-end, with blackened
wick and grease dripping down the sides,
aud a rustic's lack-knife with two blades,
| are novel forms for match boxes.
The small double violet Ia pnk, white,
| black or purpllsh enamel Is frequently used
| as a scarf pin, and the delicate calla lily,
with pistil OF diamonds, Is utilized as bon
! net or scarf pin.-[ Jewellers Weekly.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-28
Facts About Fingers.


White hands with rosy palms, so be-
loved Of our grandmothers, have gone out
Of fashion.
The American hand is smaller than the
English hand, but the nails are not as hand
some.
1t is said that people with Imagination are
apt to have long, taper fingers and beautiful
fnger-nails.
The good -natured critics are said to pos
sess small, well. shaped nails, aud their
handwriting Is somewhat angulaM
The American nail suffers from the dry
ness Of our climate, rs foreign picture
painted on panel suffers from the same
cause.
Diplomacy has long, supple hand and a
beautifully kept finger-nail The hand
writing Of dIplomatlst looks like snake
crawling away.
An aptitude for criticism Is shown among
people who bite their nails. These people
are cynical and severe, uncharitable aud
bitter; they write small, cramped, illegible
hand.
The Chinese have flnger-nails so long that
they could write with them. The tenacty
Of the Chinese nail, which does not easily
break, would indicate that they have more
lime In their bones than We have.
The English nails are almost universally
rosy and shell-like, and, cut to q rounded,
slightly tapering point, kept always scru.
pulously clean. The skin at the base is
pushed back to show the onyx, little white
half-moon.
The onyx of the fnger-nails is carefully
cultivated and polished by the Creoies OF
New Orleans to show that they have no
black blood In their veins. No matter how
fair the complexion, the valuable sign Of
| pure blood is wanting to the octoroon II the
| onyx is clOuded.-IM Mall and Express.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-28
slang as Il IL in Texas.


Yesterday afternoon well-known gentle
man In this city was discussing with
Necs representative the prevalence Of slang
In the country.
'Just TO show you how almost universal
II Is becoming We will test 1t right here. 1t is
raining, and we will stand In this door, and
to every person OF your acquaintance who
passes by you will put this question: Isn't
this rain gloriousi' and note their answers"
The pair stood In the door, the gentle
man, watch In hand, and the Ne,cs repre-
sentative with note book and pencil ready.
Thirty-hve gentlemen passed by, to whom
the query was put. Thirty-one Of them
replied: "You bet" One said: ~ should
smile" Two said: "She is getting there
with both feet" and the other remarked:
"Go long, Liza Jane"
There were others who later went scud-
ding by. One responded: ~ should snicker
to remark. Another one smiled broadly:
"Young ducks amt circumstance" A
third carolled: "Bet your sweet life," and
the fourth lisped bewitchingly: "If any
body asks you tell 'em you don't know"
The gentleman standing with the reporter
said: swell, that do settle IT," 'and her
front name 1t was Hannah" sighed the re-
porter Dallas News.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-28
GENERAL AND CRITIcULAR.


They were over In the camp last evening,
talking about military matters, and war
and so on, and the talk drifted around to
personal bravery, and finally some one
brought up the subject Of presence OF
mind In danger.
"That reminds me-" eaid the Colonel,
"of an Incident that happened when was
but lad. l was very fond Of crows
nesting. One day discovered nest 10
the very top Of lofty bull.pine, fully one
hundred feet high. Up swarmed. In
the nest were four young crows and one
egg. II was the work OF q minute to
wiring the young crows necks and throw
them out. Then, placing the egg in my
mouth for convenience, l commenced my
journey down. 1t seems but yesterday"
said the Colonel, softly. 81 looked up;
the beautiful blue sky was above mo and
the crows, whose nest ! had despoiled,
were wheeling in short circles, uttering
angry cries. Suddenly, without an In
staut's warning, the limb on which i was
resting broke and fell-ninety feet from
the top l lived hundred lives In
that one moment" Tho Colonols voice
trembled slightly; there was sort OF dry
click in his throat. He brushed his hand
across his eyes.
"what, you fell ninety feet, Colonel 2"
exclaimed young subaltern.
The Colonel gazed at him compassion
ately. "No, you young ignoramus. 1 was
ninety feet from the top when fell; conse-
quently fell about ten feet But tho Jolt
got broke that egg. Bah l can taste 1t
yet"
Tho Colonel gazed around suggestively,
and he got something to take the taste out
Of his mouth. And they all had some.
1t was Georgetown small girl who came
over to see the parade.
"How were the soldiers dresstd" asked
her mother.
tin blue, mostly. Some had on coats,
and some had on pants |"
The Washington critic., 1887-05-28
Disappointed in Her berries.

"How did you enjoy your supper at
Delmonico's last night ~ asked one lady OF
another.
81 want to tell you about It. ] called for
Strawberries and cream without looking ut
the menu, Just fancyp'
weren't they good ~
"ies, they were good enough, but they
only cost twenty-five cents dish. never
felt so mortified In all my life."-[N. Y.
Mail and EXDrpss -.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-28
A SHORT FAREWELL.
l found my love in April,

found my love In April,
lost my love In May;
With the buds he came to WOO mo,
When they bloomed he went away,
And care not for the flowers
Nor for anything In May.
When he went he kissed me, saying,
"'Tis little short farewell,n
But the summer will not bring him,
Tho II ring the funeral knell
OF n fond and true heart broken
by "a little short farcwell.n
All the roses see mo weeping,
And they try TO comfort me.
Bnt they only make me saddcr-
Mai q me weep the more to SEQ
That the roses love mo better,
And are faithfuler han he.
All for me there Is no comfort,
And for me there Is no May,
For Ills love that makes the seasons
In u woman's heart alway.
Fniihiess love brings drear December,
Faithful love brings rosy May.
-lPearl Rivers, in the New Orleans Picayan